The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura Restaurant,Bar in Kaikoura

Name: The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura
Address: 70 West End, Kaikoura, New Zealand
Telephone: 6433196027
Rating: 4.2

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The Craypot Kitchen & Bar Kaikoura

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#22 From 59 in Kaikoura

8.3

63 Review

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8.3/10

Food

8.3/10

Interior

8.3/10

Prices

8.3/10

Service

8.3/10

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Price & Cuisine

$ Bar, Seafood, Asian, Contemporary, Pub, New Zealand

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Restaurant, Bar

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+6433196027

70 West End, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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A local attraction - Maori Leap Cave, which is situated near this cafe, is a part of the original culture of this city. The New Zealand cuisine is nice at Craypot. Enjoy good seafood chowder, blue cod and prawns at this place when you happen to be near it. Degust delicious craft beer, cider or draft beer. Visit this place and order great coffee. The cosy atmosphere of this spot makes customers feel relaxed and have a good time. It is known as a place with nice decor. Google users awarded this cafe 4.3.

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Christina F.

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4 months ago

We enjoyed a lovely seafood dinner at the Craypot Kitchen recently. We shared the large mussels in white wine as well as a half crayfish dinner. The seafood was fresh and flavorful. We finished with the tiramisu which had delicate chocolate and coffee flavors. The service was quite good they were friendly and attentive. If you’re looking for a well prepared seafood meal with great service. this is your place. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Qian Hui

ordered patter for two at $199 to try on the crayfish, was disappointed because the flesh was soft. Also, we had to self service for the tap water and coffee, not sure it’s a bar or cafe Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Food: 1 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 2

Lydia

A year ago

Fantastic! We thought we might be too late to be accommodated, as their last booking was at 7.30pm on a Monday, but they let us in at 7.45. My boyfriend had the half crayfish with chips and salad (85 NZD) and I had the fish of the day (monkfish) in an almond crumb with a white wine butter sauce with mash and veg (34 NZD). Or you could have fish, beer-battered chips and salad for 32 NZD. Fish of the day was so tasty and fresh! Then for dessert (15NZD) my boyfriend had chocolate brownies and berries and I had the coconut and citrus Panna cotta. Perfect! Friendly quick service too, despite it being full until closing time when we were there. Try it, you won't be disappointed! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner

Pushkar Kulkarni

2 months ago

Perfect place to sit, relax and chat! Nice food and menu to cater to all. Reasonable prices too. Service Dine in Meal type Lunch Price per person $30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes Mussels in White Wine

Aroha Armstrong

A week ago

Had a great "faulty towers" type night here. Only went as couldn't get in to Zephyr and the waitress there recommended the Craypot. Faulty start,,,the greeting guy was also the food and drink delivery guy but no table service. That was ok! Lined up and Mum, the service boss, took our drinks order, writing it all out longhand etc etc etc and we sat. Wrong wine came ! took it to the counter...mum says whoops we're all out of pinot noirs !!!! mmm about to leave restaurant and suddenly a way better bottle is found and...it's very good. Order food....food comes but wrong order for wife ??? whoops...sorry. She says she will have it anyway and....it was also very good (fish tacos) simple but fresh and tasty. And the Seafood chowder was great ! The owner, waiter, maitreD...Tumi was a delight. Has recently taken over restaurant from his mum...service boss and...the chef is his wife ! So all in all it was an enjoyable evening... Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $50–60 Food: 4 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 4

Sarah Nevett

A month ago

Amazing dinner! We had calamari, dumplings and fishcakes. All tasty, value for money. Service was efficient and friendly. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

M Kim

Not very good overall. We had the platter for two ($199) which was not worth the price as the crayfish was small and the battered fish had too much dough and was soggy. The steak sandwich was also overcooked and over sauced with mushy bread. Not sure if we just had a bad experience or if the location is overrated. Food: 2 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 2

Alina

the food was delicious! went to this cafe right after some whale watching and were very positively surprised! The service was great and friendly. Definitely come here if you visit this town! Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Tim Brunton

3 months ago

The only dish you want to choose here is Crayfish. Available in various options, all beautifully cooked. And some of the best NZ wines - try the Wishbone. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $90–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes Lemon Tart

E Bertani

Friendly staff and relaxed environment with delicious food as well. We got the fish of the day, crayfish and calamari and all was enjoyed (delicious crayfish), portion sizes were generous and prices reasonable. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5